Program · Federal · Non-Repayable
Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students
The Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students provides up to $4,200 per year in non-repayable federal funding to eligible full-time students with demonstrated financial need. It is automatically calculated when you apply for student loans through your provincial student aid office — no separate federal application is needed.
Amount: Up to $4,200 per year
Type: Non-repayable grant
Study status: Full-time (60%+ of a full course load)
Basis: Financial need
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Quick facts — Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students
Amount
Up to $4,200 per year
Type
Non-repayable grant
Study status
Full-time (60%+ of a full course load)
Basis
Financial need
Application
Through your provincial student aid office
Opt-out provinces
Quebec, Nunavut, and NWT have their own systems
Last verified
March 2026
Who qualifies
The grant is available to students enrolled full-time at a designated post-secondary institution with demonstrated financial need.
- Full-time enrolment (at least 60% of a full course load)
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
- Financial need as assessed by your provincial student aid office
- Not available to students in Quebec, Nunavut, or NWT (those provinces/territories have opted out)
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Frequently asked questions
Not this specific grant. Part-time students should apply for the Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students, which provides up to $1,680 per year.
Your provincial student aid office assesses need by subtracting your expected resources (family income, personal income, assets) from your expected cost of study (tuition, books, housing). The shortfall determines grant and loan eligibility.
Official source:
Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students – Government of Canada
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Last verified: March 2026
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Always confirm details directly with the program provider before applying.
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